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CURRENT STATUS: Pending Bills
In 2023, the Delaware legislature introduced The Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act (HB 140). If passed, this bill would allow residents in Delaware to access to medical aid in dying.
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Death with Dignity laws have been proven effective at improving healthcare quality at the end of life, regardless of whether or not an individual chooses to hasten their death.
Session Ends, Bill Carries Over to 2024 Legislative Session
Bill Moves to Committee Too Late
In the 2021/2022 session, The Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act (HB 140), is assigned to the House Health & Human Development Committee on the final day of the session, just before the Delaware General Assembly adjourns. The bill does not advance.
Positive Poll Results
A 2020 GBAO Strategies poll finds 72 percent of Delaware residents support aid-in- dying legislation.
Bill Pulled from Consideration
Delaware introduces HB140. The bill is heard in a house committee and later pulled from consideration by the sponsor.
House Voted Delayed and Bill Does not Advance
Representative Paul Baumbach (D) introduces HB160, End of Life Options Act. The bill goes to the full House after referral by the House Health and Human Development Committee. Rolled into 2018, a vote in the House is twice delayed. The bill does not advance.
Representative Paul Baumbach Step Up as Sponsor
Representative Paul Baumbach sponsors HB150. Neither bill moves forward.
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